Emotions Dance

Orlando Sentinel Review of dis|CONNECTED

Emotions Dance — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:10:51 +0000

Emotions Dance explores the idea of human connection (or more accurately, the lack thereof) in this year’s Fringe offering, “Dis|connected.” The concept starts out strongly as female dancers intertwine limbs and lean on each other to form one unit. They even move as one, with synchronized, rhythmic movement.

Then, one breaks away in a dance of her own. It’s a lovely moment.

Later, to the music of “Mad World,” a woman dances with her reflection in the mirror. The movement indicates a mental disconnect between her real and perceived image.
In another piece, a relationship is obviously in a state of disconnection as two women dance athletically but clearly to the detriment of one of them.
“Dis|connected” is divided into three segments, and dancers hold handheld cards with emotional hot-button words printed on them in between the “acts”: “Fear,” the cards read. “Misunderstood.” “Alone.”
As the dances progress, the tie to the theme becomes looser. But even without that conceit, there’s a lot to like in the artistry of this athletic, emotional program.

75 mins. Rated G. Silver venue.

Showtimes:

5-23, 9: 15 p.m.

5-24, 11:15 p.m.

5-26, 2:15 p.m.

Emotions Dance Kickstarter Successful!

Emotions Dance — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 22:26:05 +0000

All of us at EDC want to thank you for all your support for our Kickstarter Campaign that will allow us to attend HATCH this weekend. (April 5-7). Without your donations and support, we would never have been able to … Continue reading →

Help EDC get to NYC for HATCH series

Emotions Dance — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 23:14:03 +0000

EDC has been selected to perform a piece from our latest production: Twist: The Love Edition entitled “Wonderwall”. This piece was chosen to be a part of HATCH.

Being asked to be a part of this performance is such a great experience for EDC and the dancers and allows the company to expand our mission and dance resume. The experience that the dancers will gain by being exposed to others work as well as an opportunity to connect with other artists and dancers from across the US is an excellent growth experience.

HATCH Presenting Series was created in the Spring of 1997 in response to the need in the dance field for a cost-free space for emerging choreographers to investigate new work, present works-in-progress and engage in dialogue with the audience, free from financial pressure and the scrutiny of critical response.

This program presents Saturday evening performances each year sectioned into Fall and Spring series. The emerging choreographers who participate in the HATCH Series vary in age, perspective and technique. The Works believes that each of their voices deserves a platform for mentorship and performance. The dances offered range from solo to group pieces, some accompanied by live music or actors. The series has presented over 680 choreographic works.

Presentations for the HATCH Series occur October/November for the Fall and April/May for the Spring series.

Performances are held at The Works Studio, 131 West 24th Street, 4th Floor, New York City. HATCH is supported, in part, by public finds from the National Endowment for the Arts and NYC Department of Cultural Affairs. Special Thanks to Izze Sparkling Juices.

Please support the dancers by donating directly to our Kickstarter campaign.

15 Truths About Being A Professional Dancer

Emotions Dance — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 22:29:41 +0000

15 Truths About Being a Professional Dancer
1. Dance is hard. – No dancer ever became successful riding on their natural born talents only. Dancers are artists and athletes. The world of dance today is akin to an extreme sport. Natural ability and talent will only get us so far. Dancers must work hard and persevere. Dancers give years of their lives plus their sweat, tears and sometimes blood to have the honor and pleasure of performing on stage.
2. You won’t always get what you want. – We don’t always get the role we wanted, go on pointe when we want, get the job we want, hear the compliments we want, make the money we want, see companies run the way we want, etc, etc. This teaches us humility and respect for the process, the art form and the masters we have chosen to teach us. The faster we accept this, the faster we can get on with being brilliant. We’ll never be 100% sure it will work, but we can always be 100% sure doing nothing won’t work.
3. There’s a lot you don’t know. – There is always more a dancer can learn. Even our least favorite teachers, choreographers and directors can teach us something. The minute we think we know it all, we stop being a valuable asset.
4. There may not be a tomorrow. – A dancer never knows when their dance career will suddenly vanish: a company folds, career ending injury, car accident, death…Dance every day as if it is the final performance. Don’t save the joy of dance for the stage. Infuse even your routine classroom exercises with passion!
5. There’s a lot you can’t control. – You can’t control who hires you, who fires you, who likes your work, who doesn’t, the politics of being in a company. Don’t waste your talent and energy worrying about things you can’t control. Focus on honing your craft, being the best dancer you can be. Keep an open mind and a positive attitude.
6. Information is not true knowledge. – Knowledge comes from experience. You can discuss a task a hundred times, go to 1000 classes, but unless we get out there and perform we will only have a philosophical understanding of dance. Find opportunities to get on stage. You must experience performance firsthand to call yourself a professional dancer.
7. If you want to be successful, prove you are valuable. – The fastest way out of a job is to prove to your employer they don’t need you. Instead, be indispensable. Show up early, know your material, be prepared, keep your opinions to yourself unless they are solicited and above all be willing to work hard.
8. Someone else will always have more than you/be better than you. – Whether it’s jobs or money or roles or trophies, it does not matter. Rather than get caught up in the drama about what others are doing around you, focus on the things you are good at, the things you need to work on and the things that make you happiest as a dancer.
9. You can’t change the past. – Everyone has a past. Everyone has made mistakes, and everyone has glorious moments they want to savor. “Would you keep a chive in your tooth just because you enjoyed last night’s potato?” Boston Common TV Series. Dance is an art form that forces us to concentrate on the present. To be a master at dance we have be in the moment; the minute the mind wanders, injuries happen. If they do, see #12.
10. The only person who can make you happy is you. – Dancing in and of itself cannot make us happy. The root of our happiness comes from our relationship with ourselves, not from how much money we make, what part we were given, what company we dance for, or how many competitions we won. Sure these things can have effects on our mood, but in the long run it’s who we are on the inside that makes us happy.
11. There will always be people who don’t like you. – Dancers are on public display when they perform and especially in this internet world, critics abound. You can’t be everything to everyone. No matter what you do, there will always be someone who thinks differently. So concentrate on doing what you know in your heart is right. What others think and say about you isn’t all that important. What is important is how you feel about yourself.
12.Sometimes you will fail. – Sometimes, despite our best efforts, following the best advice, being in the right place at the right time, we still fail. Failure is a part of life. Failure can be the catalyst to some of our greatest growth and learning experiences. If we never failed, we would never value our successes. Be willing to fail. When it happens to you (because it will happen to you), embrace the lesson that comes with the failure.
13. Sometimes you will have to work for free. – Every professional dancer has at one time or another had to work without pay. If you are asked to work for free, be sure that you are really ok with it. There are many good reasons to work for free, and there are just as many reasons not to work for free. Ask yourself if the cause is worthy, if the experience is worth it, if it will bring you joy. Go into the situation fully aware of the financial agreement and don’t expect a hand out later.
14. Repetition is good. Doing the same thing over and over expecting a different result is insane. – If you keep doing what you’re doing, you’ll keep getting what you’re getting. If you keep doing the bare minimum of required classes, don’t complain to your teacher when you don’t move up to the next level. If you only give the bare minimum in your company, be happy staying in the corps. If you want to grow beyond your comfort zone, you must push yourself beyond your self-imposed limitations.
15. You will never feel 100% ready. – Nobody ever feels 100% ready when an opportunity arises. Dancers have to be willing to take risks. From letting go of the ballet barre to balance, to moving around the world to dance with a new company, from trusting a new partner to trying a new form of dance, dancers must have a flexible mind and attitude as well as body. The greatest opportunities in life force us to grow beyond our comfort zones, which means you won’t feel totally comfortable or ready for it.
Found via Melanie Doskocil on her blog, Ballet Pages.

Emotions Dance Voted Best Dance Company!

Emotions Dance — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 21:40:55 +0000

Emotions Dance is so excited to announce that we were voted BEST DANCE COMPANY by The Daily City “Best of Orlando Poll 2012″. Our production of BLUR was also voted #2 as BEST DANCE SHOW. Thank you to all who voted!

See the full post here.

Emotions Dance Looking to Expand Board of Directors

Emotions Dance — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 21:13:24 +0000

Emotions Dance is looking to expand our board of directors. We are looking for creative minds like you to assist with various parts of the organization including, marketing, securing donations, networking, performance opportunities etc. All in all just furthering the success of this 501c3 arts organization. If you are interested in helping, please email for more information. Please spread the word to others who might be interested as well.

Tis The Season

Emotions Dance — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 23:34:11 +0000

Tis The Season
When you are considering what to give this holiday season, what better gift that to give back to your community through the arts! Your tax-deductible donation to Emotions Dance allows us to continue to bring you and others like you, technically sound, artistically moving, thought-provoking, and entertaining performances. Gifts in ANY amount make a difference. Your gift can be for general operating costs (venue rental, costumes, rehearsal space) or you can designate an area you would like your donation to go to specifically (direct to the artists, direct to a certain program such as Untold Stories or Element Earth, or directly towards a specific marketing campaign). Click here to donate today!

Vote for Emotions Dance for Best Of Orlando 2013

Emotions Dance — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 23:31:17 +0000

Vote For Emotions Dance for “Best Of Orlando”
Emotions Dance is nominated for two categories in The Daily City’s “Best of Orlando 2013″ poll. Each year, the Daily City polls readers to find the best in food, entertainment, music and more. It would mean so much to EDC if we could win in not only one but two categories this year.

Please visit the link here and on question #70- please vote for Emotions Dance Company for “Best Dance Troupe” and then vote for BLUR as “Best Performance” on question # 71. It only takes a few minutes of your time and would be such an honor to be recognized by readers and audiences alike.

Emotions Dance Announces 2013 Season of Works

Emotions Dance — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 23:25:28 +0000

Emotions Dance Announces 2013 Season of Works
Emotions Dance Company (EDC) is pleased to announce its 2013 season. Beginning in February, you’ll enjoy the company’s latest installment of an audience favorite, Twist: The Love Edition. Emotions Dance polled audiences for their favorite love songs and has put a contemporary dance twist on audience favorites. Twist: The Love Edition will premiere Saturday February 9, 2013, at the Orlando Repertory Theatre Blackbox, 1001 E. Princeton St., Orlando, and again on Saturday February 16, 2013, at The Venue, 511 N. Virginia Drive, Orlando.

Next, the company will showcase audience favorites as well as new works for its annual cocktail benefit Movement Speaks, at The Venue on Saturday March 9, 2013. The company will provide entertainment, dance, refreshments, and offer a 50/50 raffle and silent auction items.

Coming in May, Emotions Dance will tap into what allows us as humans to feel connected to one another, as well as what disconnects us from each other, at the Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival. Dis|CONNECTED will be performed at the Silver Venue (Edyth Bush Theatre–Orlando Repertory Theatre) throughout the festival, May 15–28, 2013.

The company will then offer its fourth installment of Element Earth, which examines the relationship we have to our planet and each other. Element Earth entertains with contemporary, modern, jazz, and ballet dance styles as it educates audiences on topics like climate change, over population, and energy consumption. Element Earth is scheduled for Saturday June 1, 2013, at The Venue, and again on Saturday June 8, 2013, at The Edyth Bush Theatre–Orlando Repertory Theatre.

Emotions Dance Company will close their season with Dance Extravaganza in September 2013. The company teams up with Orlando’s best in ballet, modern and contemporary dance to bring audiences a wide variety of what Central Florida has to offer in the realm of dance.

Emotions Dance Company has many small performances throughout their larger season, including charity performances for the American Cancer Society Relay For Life, and hopes of being selected for this year’s Red Chair Affair.

Emotions Dance Collaborates with Greater Orlando Actors Theatre

Emotions Dance — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 19:49:37 +0000

Greater Orlando Actors Theatre presents: Bond Age: a James Bond Themed Cabaret.

All the old classics as well as the fresh new hits from the famous Bond movie series. A View To A Kill, Live And Let Die, Goldfinger, Skyfall and more.

Free martinis–shaken, not stirred!

Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 7 and Dec 8- 8pm
Located at 2431 Aloma Ave #300 Winter Park, Fl 32792

Emotions Dance will be adding to the entertainment one night only, Saturday December 1. Watch your favorite Bond inspired song come to life through movement!

Tickets are $15 and come with a free martini! Enjoy music and dance from your favorite Bond movie.

For more information and to purchase tickets, please call 407-872-8451 or visit www.goatgroup.org